Associate Director, Capital Projects
2 days ago
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Summary
Cambrex is seeking an Associate Director, Capital Projects to join their team in Charles City, IA. The role involves strategic planning, execution, and oversight of capital projects at the CDMO site.
About the Role
As the Associate Director of Capital Projects, you will lead the planning and execution of site capital projects from concept through handover, ensuring quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives are met. You will develop and manage multi-million-dollar capital budgets, oversee cross-functional teams, act as the primary liaison with external stakeholders, and ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership in facility design and mentor junior project engineers.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital project execution within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or CDMO industry.
- At least 5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity overseeing cross-functional project teams.
- Strong knowledge of GMP regulations, validation practices, and pharmaceutical production processes.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects ($10M+) in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.) and capital planning software.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, and retirement planning.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
Cambrex
Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs.
Charles City, IA